© Chech
© Chech
Dirham Crusader imitation in the name of al-Salih Isma'il; 3rd type; Acre
641 (1244) year| Silver (.800) | 2.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Jerusalem |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 641 (1244) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Denier (1099-1291) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#167434 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Lettering: al-imam / al-Mustansir / billah Abu Ja'far / al-Mansur amir al-mu'minin.
Comment
References: Bates Type 5 and 6 ; Metcalf, Crusades 238-9; CCS 9.Believed to be struck in Acre, Israel.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is an imitation of a Dirham coin from the Abbasid Caliphate, which was a powerful and influential empire in the Islamic world during the 8th to 13th centuries. The Crusader states, including the Kingdom of Jerusalem, often imitated the coins of their Muslim neighbors and enemies, as a way to assert their own power and legitimacy. This particular coin, minted in Acre, bears the name of al-Salih Isma'il, who was a prominent Muslim leader of the time. Despite being an imitation, the coin still holds historical significance as a symbol of the cultural exchange and influence between different civilizations during the medieval period.
